Causes of Diarrhea
Healthy people poops on a daily basis, 2-3 times daily or once in every 2-3 days, in normal shape and size, 150-200g of stool weight on average, and 60%-75% of water contained. Diarrhea is often accompanied with symptoms and signs of sudden strong urge to have a bowel movement, nausea, upset stomach, anal discomfort, vomiting, and incontinence sometimes. Generally acute one is easy come and easy go, lasting about 2 to 3 weeks while persistent type lasts for more than two months or for 2 to 4 weeks between the episodes in recurrent type.

In severe case, it may result in dehydration, electrolytes disturbances in the body, or worst of all threatening the life of patients, regardless in adults or in children. When it comes to diarrhea causes, there are lots of elements involved. The most common reasons are gastroenteritis (stomach flu), indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS, alternating diarrhea and constipation), food poisoning, hay fever, emotional tension, soy-based foods, pancreatic diseases, cancer, laxative, antacids, caffeine, parasite, colitis, virus, germs and other microorganism, drinking contaminated water, eating undercooked or spoiled food, and allergy to some certain foods or chemicals.